United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1274 — Keeping the Pledge on Immigration Act of 2011

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

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Summary

Keeping the Pledge on Immigration Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD), at the request of the Governor of Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas, to deploy additional members of the National Guard along the border of the requesting state and Mexico until the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) certifies that the federal government has achieved operational control of the border. Limits total deployment at any one time to 4,000 members of the National Guard unless additional Guard members are determined to be necessary. Requires complete implementation of the automated entry and exit control system by September 30, 2015. Directs the Secretary of State to consult with the Secretary regarding DHS review of high-risk visa applications. Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011 or the CLEAR Act of 2011 - States that: (1) state and local law enforcement personnel, in the course of their routine duties, have the inherent authority to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws; and (2) effective two years after enactment of this Act, a state that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice prohibiting such law enforcement assistance shall not receive certain federal incarceration assistance. Provides for the listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center database. Directs states and localities to provide the Secretary with specified information about apprehended aliens who are believed to be in violation of U.S. immigration laws. Provides federal reimbursement for related state and local costs. (States that such provision shall not require state or local enforcement officials to provide DHS with information related to a victim of a crime or witness to a criminal offense.) Directs the Secretary to make grants to states and political subdivisions that enforce immigration laws in the course of their routine law enforcement duties for special equipment and facilities related to arresting, detaining, or transporting illegal aliens. Directs the Secretary to: (1) construct or acquire 20 additional detention facilities for aliens detained pending removal (or a decision on removal), and (2) consider the transfer of military installations under base closure laws for such purposes. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding illegal aliens apprehended by state or local authorities to provide for: (1) federal custody upon state or local request, and (2) state or local compensation for related incarceration and transportation costs. Directs the Attorney General or the Secretary to ensure that the detention of an alien subject to removal is in an adequate state or local prison, detention center, or other comparable facility prior to his or her removal examination. Directs the Secretary to establish immigration-related training for state and local personnel. Provides: (1) personal liability immunity to the same extent as corresponding federal immunity for state or local personnel enforcing immigration laws within the scope of their duties under this Act, and (2) civil rights money damage immunity for state or local agencies enforcing immigration laws unless their personnel violated criminal law in such enforcement. Continues the institutional removal program (IRP), which shall be expanded to all states. Authorizes state or local detention of an illegal alien after completion of such alien's prison sentence for: (1) up to 14 days to facilitate federal transfer, or (2) until transfer to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 and subsequent fiscal years for the state criminal alien assistance program (SCAAP).

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

  8. Referred to House Agriculture

  9. Referred to House Natural Resources

  10. Referred to House Homeland Security

  11. Referred to House Armed Services

  12. Referred to House Judiciary

  13. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Homeland Security, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1274 do?
Keeping the Pledge on Immigration Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD), at the request of the Governor of Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas, to deploy additional members of the National Guard along the border of the requesting state and Mexico until the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) certifies that the federal government has achieved operational control of the border. Limits total deployment at any one time to 4,000 members of the National Guard unless additional Guard members are determined to be necessary. Requires complete implementation of the automated entry and exit control system by September 30, 2015. Directs the Secretary of State to consult with the Secretary regarding DHS review of high-risk visa applications. Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011 or the CLEAR Act of 2011 - States that: (1) state and local law enforcement personnel, in the course of their routine duties, have the inherent authority to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws; and (2) effective two years after enactment of this Act, a state that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice prohibiting such law enforcement assistance shall not receive certain federal incarceration assistance. Provides for the listing of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center database. Directs states and localities to provide the Secretary with specified information about apprehended aliens who are believed to be in violation of U.S. immigration laws. Provides federal reimbursement for related state and local costs. (States that such provision shall not require state or local enforcement officials to provide DHS with information related to a victim of a crime or witness to a criminal offense.) Directs the Secretary to make grants to states and political subdivisions that enforce immigration laws in the course of their routine law enforcement duties for special equipment and facilities related to arresting, detaining, or transporting illegal aliens. Directs the Secretary to: (1) construct or acquire 20 additional detention facilities for aliens detained pending removal (or a decision on removal), and (2) consider the transfer of military installations under base closure laws for such purposes. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding illegal aliens apprehended by state or local authorities to provide for: (1) federal custody upon state or local request, and (2) state or local compensation for related incarceration and transportation costs. Directs the Attorney General or the Secretary to ensure that the detention of an alien subject to removal is in an adequate state or local prison, detention center, or other comparable facility prior to his or her removal examination. Directs the Secretary to establish immigration-related training for state and local personnel. Provides: (1) personal liability immunity to the same extent as corresponding federal immunity for state or local personnel enforcing immigration laws within the scope of their duties under this Act, and (2) civil rights money damage immunity for state or local agencies enforcing immigration laws unless their personnel violated criminal law in such enforcement. Continues the institutional removal program (IRP), which shall be expanded to all states. Authorizes state or local detention of an illegal alien after completion of such alien's prison sentence for: (1) up to 14 days to facilitate federal transfer, or (2) until transfer to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 and subsequent fiscal years for the state criminal alien assistance program (SCAAP).
Who sponsors HR 1274?
HR 1274 is sponsored by Edward Royce (R).
What is the current status of HR 1274?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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